Saturday, September 30, 2017

Orlo Vista flooding & Puerto Rican residents

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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think. Have a great start to your weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, September 30. First up, after Hurricane Irma sent floodwaters into 500 homes in Orlo Vista, the damage done to so many houses could ironically point the way toward buyouts.

Next, aross Central Florida, officials are bracing for a huge influx of Puerto Ricans in the coming months, placing an added burden on school districts, social service agencies and government services.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Flood-ravaged Orlo Vista residents weigh selling out after Irma

Ever since Hurricane Donna in 1960, Orange County has known Orlo Vista was in danger of flooding. [More]

 

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Central Florida braces for tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans fleeing ravaged island

Central Florida school, charity and government officials expect tens of thousands of Puerto Rican residents to arrive from the island. [More]

 

Civic hackathons help city respond to residents

At hackathons, cities can find tech-based solutions to residents' problems. [More]

 

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Long & Scott corn maze survives Irma, honors sweet corn, first responders

Corn maze keeps Long & Scott Farms growing in the agri-tainment business. [More]

 

Health Secretary Price resigns amid scandal over travel on private planes

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has resigned after his travel on costly charter flights triggered investigations and angered his boss. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

You better believe UCF is celebrating Pitino downfall

UCF officials believe Louisville and Rick Pitino ratted them out to the NCAA, which is why they are secretly celebrating his downfall. [More]

 

UCF defense eager to build on success, shut down Memphis

The close-knit UCF defense is eager to build on the Knights' success and shut down Memphis' potent offense. [More]

 

UF’s Luke Del Rio looks to stabilize quarterback position for Gators

UF redshirt junior quarterback Luke Del Rio has not started since a Nov. 4 loss at Arkansas. [More]

 

Jones makes statement in dominant district win vs. Bishop Moore

Jones jumped out to a huge lead in the first half and never looked back Friday against Bishop Moore. [More]

 

Magic say their training camp was a success

The Orlando Magic say their 2017 training camp was a success. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

New local eateries to check out

New Orlando restaurants to consider when making plans to eat out. [More]

 

Perfect pairing: Yoga and breweries team up to attract business

Yoga and beer are becoming the perfect pairing as lessons become regular events at local breweries. [More]

 

'Wheel of Fortune' to tape at Epcot

"Wheel of Fortune" will tape three weeks of shows at Epcot Oct. 10-12, and they will air through the year. [More]

 

A meandering trip down the ‘Big River’ at Mad Cow

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Big River" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 

'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'Simpsons,' 'SNL': This weekend

If you need laughter, look to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon and Bill Murray (on "CBS Sunday Morning"). [More]

 

 
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